When we first learned about this book we wondered how much people really knew about the boreal forest and whether a book as pricy as this is (for a paperback) would sell. But when we got our hands on a copy we saw why this book has won six awards and is on its third printing. Quite simply, the book is incredible! It is well researched, beautiful to look at, well organized and easy to use, and is surprisingly relevant to herb enthusiasts in southern locales. The author has a successful herb business in the Yukon and uses herbs from boreal forest in many of her products. Whether you have a crowded bookshelf or you are just starting to fill one, this book is a ’must have’.